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Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Firefighters pulled seven people to safety from their balconies as flames tore through a Maryland apartment building Wednesday morning, officials said. Crews rushed to the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive in Greenbelt around 8:43 a.m. on March 19, where they arrived to find fire shooting from the first and second floors of a three-story apartment building, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. There is an apartment fire in the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive. The building has been evacuated, and the Fire Department is on scene. Please avoid the area to allow emergency…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Maryland State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695​: Police Drunk Driver Crashes Into Maryland State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695​: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Maryland State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695​: Police A Maryland State Trooper had to be rushed to the hospital after being struck by a suspected impaired driver who cut across two lanes of traffic on I-695 in Baltimore County, authorities announced. Harriet Penniman Van Kleeck, 63, of Towson, is facing multiple charges after allegedly plowing her Honda HRV into a fully marked police cruiser with its emergency lights activated late Friday night, according to Maryland State Police. The trooper, assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack, had just completed a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. on March 14 when Van Kleeck’s vehicle veered across lanes betwe…
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Woman Airlifted: State Police Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Woman Airlifted: State Police
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Woman Airlifted: State Police A Maryland man was killed and a woman was airlifted with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Carroll County, authorities announced. Richard Snyder, 78, of Westminster, died at the hospital after the crash, which happened around 2:07 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, on Maryland Route 97 near Liberty Road, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say that Lydia Hansen, 29, of Baltimore, was driving a Volkswagen sedan south on Route 97 when, for unknown reasons, she collided head-on with Snyder’s Chevrolet truck. Snyder was rushed to Carroll Hospital by paramedics, where he was later …
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (Developing) Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who treated 911 like a personal Uber service found himself riding straight to jail instead, authorities said. Maurice Franklin Jacks, 62, of Huntingtown, was arrested after repeatedly calling Calvert County emergency dispatchers asking for a ride—and then hanging up each time, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the Giant grocery store on N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick after Jacks' persistent (and pointless) calls jammed up emergency lines.  When they arrived, they found him intoxicated, irate, and suddenly not intereste…
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Seat Pleasant and later pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Addison Road around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after receiving reports of an unconscious man inside a vehicle, according to Seat Pleasant Police. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of agency-issued AEDs. Despite their attempts, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews arrived and ultimately pronounced the man dead …
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media creator accused of setting fires and making fake 911 calls for content has been arrested again—this time in St. Mary’s County—just days after being released on home detention, officials said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 5, after investigators linked him to another arson case and a separate false 911 call, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Jackson, who was initially arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to a vacant commercial building in Charles County, had been release…
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials A collision between a CSX train and a vehicle brought rail traffic to a halt in Harford County, though no injuries were reported, officials said. The incident occurred Tuesday on Beards Hill Road at the rail crossing in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Volunteer firefighters and EMS crews from the Aberdeen Fire Department responded swiftly to the scene. While the train struck the vehicle, no train cars were derailed. Officials confirmed that Amtrak and Maryland Transit Administration MARC services were unaffected by the incident. Beards Hill R…
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING) Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (Developing) A devastating house fire in Harford County claimed two lives and left a 77-year-old man hospitalized, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at a home on Darlington Avenue in Aberdeen.  Responding officers from the Aberdeen Police Department were the first to arrive and found the injured man outside the home, where they were advised there were two family members still inside.  🚨 Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc.and multiple fire departments are on scene of a dwelling fire on Darlington Ave. Avoid the area. Posted by Aberdeen Police Department…
DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case' DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case'
DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case' A District man has been convicted of murder and child abuse in the horrific death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son, Montgomery County prosecutors announced. Marlon Adilson Melendez, 30, is facing life in prison, plus 65 years when he is sentenced in June in conection to the death of the boy in Silver Spring. The case began on March 11, 2023, when the child’s mother called 911, reporting that her son was not breathing after they had fallen asleep, police said. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital, and an autopsy revealed signs of child abuse, investigators said. While inte…
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…
Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment
Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment The pediatric patient and mother aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed and exploded in Northeast Philadelphia have been identified as Valentina Guzman Murillo, 12, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna, 31, of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, officials confirmed. Valentina had been in Philadelphia since August 2024, receiving treatment for myelomeningocele, a severe spinal cord malformation, at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, family friends told Reforma. She had been discharged on Jan. 31 and was returning home with her mother when their Learjet 55 (XA-UCI) crashed just 30 seco…
Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland
Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland Four vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash that left a minor with serious injuries and shut down part of I-70 in Frederick County. A child was airlifted to an area trauma center after the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the interstate during the morning rush on Wednesday. The crash was reported just after 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at Route 144 (mile marker 59).  First responders arrived to find four vehicles involved, including a school bus, though there were no students were on board at the time of the crash. A pediatric pati…
Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police
Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police A teenage passenger riding in a vehicle that crashed into a dump truck contracted by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration died, state police announced. Federalsburg resident Trevor Whiteley, 17, has been identified by investigators as the person killed in an overnight crash involving the truck and a 2010 Ford Fusion. Maryland State Police troopers were called shortly before midnight on Sunday, Jan. 19 to a crash on Route 313, north of Chipmans Lane in Federalsburg. According to the initial investigation, it was determined that the Ford was t…
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Anne Arundel Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit A 9-year-old child and a woman were injured in a fire caused by an indoor ignitable liquid flame kit designed for making S'mores, Anne Arundel County officials said. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, firefighters from Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade, and Howard County responded to a townhouse in the 8500 block of Crooked Tree Lane in Laurel for reports of a fire in the living room. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the living room, authorities said. Paramedics treated the child and an adult woman at the scene. The 9-year…
Man Dead, Woman, Child Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In MD: Fire Marshal Man Dead, Woman, Child Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In MD: Fire Marshal
Man Dead, Woman, Child Critical From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In MD: Fire Marshal A devastating case of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning has left a 34-year-old man dead and a woman and young child fighting for their lives after they were discovered unresponsive in their Cecil County home, officials said. Emergency crews from the North East Fire Company and paramedics from the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services responded to the 800 block of South Main Street around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4 when family members called 911 after finding the man unresponsive in the living room with a 43-year-old woman and 4-year-old child disoriented, according to authoriti…
Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97
Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run incident in Anne Arundel County that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy on Sunday night. The boy, who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3 driven by his grandmother, 66-year-old Hagerstown resident Lorraine O'Neill, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel following the crash, police say. Troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. to the scene on I-97, north of MD Route 32, where the crash was reported. Preliminary investigations revealed that the child opened the rear window of th…
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities 'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Southern Maryland: Authorities First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Identified By Police Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Identified By Police
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash Identified By Police Additional details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department after a dump truck driver died at the hospital following a crash in Brandywine. Prince Frederick resident Frederick Hand, 76, has been identified by investigators as the driver involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash early on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 to the area of Cedarville Road and Dent Road, where there was a dump truck on its side off the roadway. FATAL COLLISION: At approx 12:40 pm officers responded …
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Dozens of patients at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland were displaced overnight by a blaze that broke out in the building, according to the Fire Marshal. Multiple agencies were called at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday night to Building 23H when an accidental fire broke out on the roof. Investigators say that the building's generator was tested earlier in the day, and it was determined that the hot surface of the exhaust pipe ignited the roofing material adjacent to the pipe.  Engine 512 & Tower 5 are assisting Perry Point Fire Department with a fire at the …
Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire
Community 'Extends Virtual Arms' Around Maryland Family Devastated By Garage Fire There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…
Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County
Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County A rollover crash caused chaos for some motorists on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon as first responders investigated in Howard County. Before 3 p.m. on Oct. 16, police and emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-175, where there was a reported crash that blocked several lanes. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic was only getting by in the left lane and shoulder as crews worked to remove the vehicle from the middle of the roadway. The traffic on I-95 in Howard County. Maryland DOT Delays were estimated to be approximately four miles, though traffic …
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Maryland Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Firefighters had to contend with tricky conditions on Monday morning as they battled a blaze that broke out inside a Baltimore County church. New details have been released by investigators as they continue to probe the fire at the St. Paul Praise and Worship Center on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Crews were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the church, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor that spread to the second story and into the steeple of the building.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and …
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (Developing) Crews were kept busy overnight battling a reported five-alarm fire that impacted nearly a dozen homes in Baltimore, officials say. Some residents were evacuated early on Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in the 3400 block of Keswick Road in Hampden that spread to multiple rowhomes in the area. It was initially called a three-alarm fire, but was upgraded to five alarms as the flames continued to spread.  The fire was declared under control before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: 3000 block of Keswick- 5alarm fire extinguished — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) October 15, 2024 No …
Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland
Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck by a CSX train early on Friday morning, according to the Prince George's Fire/EMS Department. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, officers were called to the area of 52nd and Kenilworth Avenues where there was a reported strike involving a car on the tracks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken by paramedics to area hospitals, officials said. There were temporary delays in the area while the scene was cleared.  The crash remains under investigation. 6:07AM, vehicle struck by CSX train, 52nd/Kenilworth Ave Bladensbur…
Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire
Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire The cause of a fatal fire that claimed the life of 67-year-old Robert Raymond Cole in Frederick County over the weekend has been classified as "undetermined," investigators say. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. Paramedics found Cole unconscious inside, and he was pronounced dead at the …
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (Developing) One person was killed overnight in a fire that broke out inside a Frederick County home, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. An unconscious person was found inside, officials said, and treated by paramedics at the scene, though they were pronounced dead. No details abo…
Argument Ends With 77-Year-Old Man Stabbed In Forehead At MD Cultural Arts Center: Police Argument Ends With 77-Year-Old Man Stabbed In Forehead At MD Cultural Arts Center: Police
Argument Ends With 77-Year-Old Man Stabbed In Forehead At MD Cultural Arts Center: Police Recognize him?  The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for stabbing a senior man in the forehead. An alert was issued by investigators are they continue to investigate a stabbing in late August that was reported in the entrance of the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in the 7900 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. The incident was reported at around 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, when the suspect got into an argument with a 77-year-old man over property, which escalated and came to…
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader'
Charles County Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Garner Dies, 61: 'Invaluable Leader' A popular Charles County community member is being remembered for his work ethic and a lifetime of service to his neighbors following his death. Flags across the county will be flown at half-mast to honor Jeff Garner, 61, a longtime member of the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS agency who spent nearly 40 decades as a popular civil servant in his hometown of La Plata. "Jeff dedicated his life to serving our town, beginning in an entry-level role and working his way up to become an invaluable leader in the Public Works Department," the town posted in a tribute on Facebook. "But Jeff wa…
Firefighter Injured By DUI Driver Speeding Through Lane Closure In Maryland: MSP (UPDATED) Firefighter Injured By DUI Driver Speeding Through Lane Closure In Maryland: MSP (UPDATED)
Firefighter Injured By DUI Driver Speeding Through Lane Closure In Maryland: MSP (Updated) New details have been released after an intoxicated BMW driver sped through a closed lane on Friday morning, striking two Maryland State Police vehicles and injured a veteran Montgomery County firefighter. Troopers from the Rockville Barrack were called at around 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 13 to the Inner Loop of I-495 near University Boulevard, where there was a reported crash involving a Lexus and tractor-trailer, leading to several lane closures in the area. According to state police, during the initial crash investigation, several lanes were closed, which were blocked off by traffic cones, flar…